'My Neighbor Totoro' Set for Extended Run in London's West End
The acclaimed stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's classic will play at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from March to November 2025.
- 'My Neighbor Totoro' stage adaptation, a collaboration between the Royal Shakespeare CompanyNippon TV, transfers to the West End after successful runs at the Barbican.
- The production, adapted by Tom Morton-Smith, has broken box office records and won multiple awards including six Olivier Awards.
- Director Phelim McDermott and producer Griselda Yorke highlight the show's universal appeal and technical achievements.
- The show's extended run in the West End is seen as a prelude to a potential future on Broadway.
- Studio Ghibli's influence continues to grow, with its films now widely available on Netflix and its upcoming recognition at the Cannes Film Festival.
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